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Age Discrimination: does age really matter?

In the field of Labor and Employment, the 2. promoting, training, and giving job or
law specifically abhors discrimination. career advancement
Legislations are being enacted in order 3. giving of compensation and other
to put an end to this unlawful practice. benefits like allowances, loans, etc
Some of these laws which are already The Congress, in addressing this problem,
implemented in Los Angeles, California came up with the Age Discrimination in
are: Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA). This was
1. The Age Discrimination in Employment aimed at protecting the rights and
Act of 1967 (ADEA); interests of the employees against the
2. The Americans with Disabilities Act of employer's abuse of authority.
1990; The ADEA especially provides protection
3. The Equal Pay Act of 1993; to employees with ages 40 years and
4. The Civil Rights Act of 1964; above. This law also applies to job
5. California Fair Employment and Housing applicants. Hence, an applicant who is
Act qualified and competent enough to do the
6. The Civil Rights Act of 1991; and job may not be denied of employment
7. The Rehabilitation Act of 1973. solely on account of his age.
The Americans with Disabilities Act of However, the rule is not absolute. There
1993 mentioned the following as the most are cases when age is necessary and vital
common causes of discrimination in the requirement in a job, such as the roles
workplace: played by actors. Also, mandatory
1. Race retirement is permitted for executives
2. Age and persons with high-policy making
3. Sex positions who reach the age of 65 and are
4. Religion, and already entitled to receive pension.
5. Nationality If you or a person you know have been
Age discrimination is included in the dismissed by an employer on account of
list above. This type of discrimination age, and the dismissal does not fall on
exists when an employer unfairly treats any one of the exceptions provided by
his employee by reason of his age. law, most likely, you or your loved one
The most common victims of age has been a victim of age discrimination.
discrimination are employees with the age Contacting a discrimination lawyer who
of 40 and above. Some of the reasons why handles and specializes in age
they are being prejudiced are because discrimination is the best thing to do.
some employers think that younger It will be a big help in determining
employees are: whether you have a case against your
1. more adept with modern employment employer or not. In doing so, you are
methods and strategies assured that you will collect the highest
2. much cheaper to hire because older possible amount of damages to recompense
people demands higher salaries you for the loss suffered, both pecuniary
3. more efficient and moral.
4. more pleasurable and more fun to work To help you deal with age discrimination
with and other employment issues, you can
To prejudice employees on account of the consult our expert Los Angeles attorneys
foregoing reasons is an unlawful practice by logging on to our official website and
especially in employment terms and avail of our free case evaluation
privileges such as in: service.
1. hiring and firing employees




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